Alf Hornborg Boeken

Exploring the influence of money and technology on societal and ecological dynamics, the book highlights the troubling outcomes of these relationships. It proposes innovative solutions for redesigning these systems to foster justice and sustainability. Targeted at scholars and advanced students, it intersects various fields including environmental studies, economics, archaeology, and social theory, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding and addressing contemporary challenges.

Exploring the emergence of money, this book delves into its profound social and ecological impacts. It offers insights into how financial systems shape human interactions and environmental conditions. Targeted at scholars across various disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, and economics, it encourages a multidisciplinary approach to understanding money's role in society and its potential consequences on cultural and ecological landscapes.

The book explores the concept that technology acts as counterfeit organisms, creating an illusion of replacing human capabilities. It argues that machines do not truly substitute human bodies; rather, they serve to shift workloads and environmental impacts out of our immediate awareness. Through this lens, the author challenges readers to reconsider the role of technology in our lives and its implications for human labor and ecological sustainability.